For the past 7 years, I’ve been trying to figure out what balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship looks like. I’ve by no means “arrived” but I am learning and want to share that with you because I think it is so so important to the well-being of our families, our businesses, and ourselves.

I’ve been working with Middle of Six, a local AEC marketing firm here in Tacoma ever since they opened over 5 years ago. There are just so many benefits to having regular team photos created for your brand! Find out more here.

Today I am sharing some things you should consider when deciding how often you should have your brand photos updated, as well as some rhythms I’ve seen work well for the brands I work with.

The essence of a personal brand is YOU. It is absolutely essential to show yourself authentically if you want to have a successful brand photoshoot…but how do you show personality through your brand photos?

Finding my niche within the greater photography world was one of the best things I’ve ever done for my business and for my clients. And I truly believe it can be the same for your small business too! Here’s why.

Katie Dean is a local artist here in Tacoma, Washington. Her design and printing process is fascinating and while I did get to photograph that as well, today I am simply sharing a few of her greeting card designs.

If you are wondering what you should wear for your fall brand photoshoot here are some ideas and inspiration!

Meet Chelsea Kelley, a real estate agent with local company, Mosaic Real Estate, who is selling luxury homes in Lakewood. Here’s a peak inside her personal branding photoshoot with me last spring!

This past week or so I’ve been ramping up to start working full time again and I’ve been learning quite a bit about what I should and shouldn’t be doing as I reintroduce a full workload into my life….

Over the past several years I’ve gotten to work with Samsonite Luggage on a range of different lifestyle product photoshoots for their different lines of luggage. Here are some of the images I’ve created.

Take it from me, a small business owner of 10+ years, running a small business is not for the faint of heart! Some days it can feel like you’re on top of the world and others you’re ready to throw in the towel and quit altogether. So let’s talk about some ways to deal with the latter feeling and how we can push past the burnout and persevere through the hard times. 

Anna is launching a personal brand for household management solutions. Her brand photos were focused on normal household tasks and activities but with an elevated style about them. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot.

Building a shot list for your brand photoshoot is essential to ensure that you capture all the necessary images that align with your brand's vision and goals. This blog post details the 10 steps to create an effective shot list.

Brand imagery showcase from a recent lifestyle product photoshoot with DJEEP to help them relaunch their line of upscale lighters.

In this blog, I want to share some practical strategies that have helped me in my own business, helping me overcome my insecurities and elevate my confidence as a small business owner and ultimately helping me to press on and grow my business. 

I never thought I’d be photographing for brands like Scott, but here I am taking lifestyle brand photos of high-end toilet paper! Check it out here!

The most helpful way I have found to use AI in my small business so far is by using it for content creation to market my brand online. Specifically, I've found it useful for blogging. Here are some ways I've been using AI to help me stay on top of blogging for my brand.

The studio makes a great spot to photograph just about anything, including the artwork of tiny entrepreneurs! Check out this recent shoot I got to help a friend out with for her kids business!